Introduction Who are we? healthAbility, as the name suggests, plays a unique and valuable role in the health system. We work to address the root causes of vulnerability, prevent disease and promote lifelong health outcomes, empowering people in our community to live their best life. Our role is also supporting people to self-manage long-term health conditions, such as diabetes and mental health challenges, with multidisciplinary teams delivering community-based programs in a comfortable setting. We also support people, including older people and people with disability, to stay living at home longer and to live well in their community. Our broad range of primary health services, care management and in home and community support services can be tailored to an individual’s needs and with major hubs in Box Hill and Eltham, these services can be delivered locally, in the Eastern and North Eastern suburbs of Melbourne. Why work with us? Although our clients are at the heart of what we do and we strive to positively impact our communities and those who need it most, the wellbeing of our employees is just as important. When joining healthAbility’s supportive, kind, caring and ethical culture, you are welcomed by multi-disciplinary teams passionate about the health and wellbeing of clients and communities, from prevention through to specialist care, and passionate about continually learning and building on their areas of expertise. We embrace this passion and are values driven, offering careers with meaning and environments that are flexible, evolving, creative and connected. healthability is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We promote a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. This means we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, LGBTIQ and from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this job, with age being no barrier. Description Are you detail-oriented, reliable, and passionate about patient safety? Join our team in Box Hill and play a vital role in protecting the health of our community. We are seeking two dedicated Sterilisation Technicians to work within our Central CSSD, supporting infection prevention through the safe cleaning, sterilisation, and maintenance of medical instruments. This is an important behind-the-scenes role that directly contributes to high-quality patient care. Working independently, you will help ensure compliance with AS/NZS 4187 and the NSQHS Standards (Standard 3 – Preventing and Controlling Infections) while maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality. What You’ll Be Doing Cleaning, inspecting, packaging and sterilising reusable medical instruments Operating and monitoring equipment including autoclaves, ultrasonic cleaners and batch washers Maintaining accurate sterilisation records and documentation Ensuring instruments are stored and transported safely Monitoring stock levels and adhering to infection control protocols Skills And Experiences About You You are organised, proactive and take pride in doing things properly. You bring: Certificate IV in Sterilisation Services (essential) Certificate III or IV in Dental Assisting (desirable) Strong attention to detail Sound understanding of sterilisation and infection control standards Ability to work independently and manage time effectively Relevant experience in a sterilisation or clinical setting Why Join Us? Above award salary Be part of a supportive team committed to safety and excellence Flexible work arrangements Ongoing training and professional development Meaningful work that directly supports patient care If you’re looking for a role where your precision and commitment truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. For more information about the role please contact Melinda Nash - Lead Clinical Dental Assistant, melinda.nash@healthability.org.au Apply now and help us maintain the highest standards of healthcare safety.
